Drink
Raise a glass to Cape Town’s vibrant beverage scene. From exclusive Winelands tastings and Cap Classique festivals to the latest craft cocktails, spirit brand launches, and non-alcoholic alternatives, discover Bianca Coleman’s guide to sipping in style across the Mother City.
Weltevrede doubles the Philip Jonker Cap Classique Collection
WELTEVREDE Wine Estate outside Bonnievale in the Robertson valley is known for specialising in Chardonnay and Cap Classique, offering world-class underground tours namely Captivated by Chardonnay and Captivated by Cap… →
Alvi’s Drift Cap Classique campaign – Celebrate A Life Well Lived
IN celebration of Cap Classique month – and trailblazing women around the globe – Alvi’s Drift has partnered with inspirational South African orchestra conductor Ofentse Pitse to celebrate her life… →
SA wine quality still on the up, says Tim Atkin MW
INTERNATIONAL wine critic and commentator Tim Atkin MW is upbeat about the South African wine industry and says it is “producing the greatest wines in its history” despite the prevailing… →
Deaf barista and chef overcoming sound barriers
PHUMZILE Mazibuko, 38, has made thousands of coffees but has never heard the sound of a coffee grinder or the gurgling noises of the milk steaming. Chef Lindokuhle Mashiane, 29,… →
Fire up for The Rugby World Cup with Durbanville wine
THE Durbanville Wine Valley is flying its colours ahead of the Rugby World Cup in September with special rugby – braai, biltong and red wine gift boxes. Inside are… →
Franschhoek Cap Classique Route’s week-long celebration
The Franschhoek Valley is preparing to sparkle as it gears up to host an extraordinary week of fabulous festivities from 1 to 7 September 2023, paying tribute to the effervescence… →
Tribute to culinary excellence and inspirational women
STEENBERG Farm’s highlight of its Women’s Month festivities is the Creator’s Dinner on August 30th at 6.30pm, in Bistro1682’s main dining area. Hosted by executive chef Kerry Kilpin and Steenberg’s… →
Lanzerac’s Gentleman’s Tea for vigorous appetites
DAY three in Stellenbosch culminated in the Gentleman’s Tea at Lanzerac. I generally take issue with unnecessary and arbitrary gendering. Festive season gifts for him and gifts for her make… →
Tasty little morsels with wine at L’Avenir
THE marathon of drinking wine and eating on day three in Stellenbosch continued with a visit to L’Avenir. We were to have the carpaccio pairing but our good friend Ryan… →
Entire Stellenbosch Wine Route in one place
BETWEEN majestic mountains and surrounded by luscious, bountiful vineyards lies the picturesque and internationally renowned town of Stellenbosch. Wine-lovers come from all over the world to visit South Africa’s second… →
Before & After – finding a treasure in a blunder
WHAT began as a blending mistake, a few years ago, between a tank of Noble Late Harvest red wine and some brandy spirit in the cellar, turned into Blaauwklippen’s most… →
